County Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases, Fewest Since Early Pandemic, And No Deaths

San Diego CA

18 May, 2021

5:33 PM

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By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego May 18, 2021 San Diego County public health officials reported 47 new cases of coronavirus, the fewest since early in the pandemic, and no additional deaths. Monday's data brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the county to 279,145 and the death toll remains 3,742. A total of 118 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus in the county, according to Monday's report. There were 39 patients reported in intensive care units, and 45 available, staffed ICU beds. Of 6,450 tests reported to the county's Health and Human Services Agency Monday, 1% returned positive. The 14-day rolling average dipped to 1.5%. The county has received more than 3,735,305 doses of coronavirus vaccine and has administered 3,278,819 of them. A total of 1,798,866 people have received one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, 85.6% of the way toward reaching the county's goal of vaccinating 75% of San Diego County residents 12 and older, or 2,101,936 people. A total of 1,353,783 — or 64.4% of the county's goal — in the 12-or-older age range are fully inoculated with either two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. — City News Service contributed to this report Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.